Aero-News Network: The aviation and aerospace world's daily/real-time news and information service
Aero-News Network
RSS icon RSS feed
podcast icon MP3 podcast
Subscribe Aero-News e-mail Newsletter Subscribe

Hide/Show Archive Navigation.

All News

September 14, 2012

SkyWest To Fly Regional Routes For American Airlines

Four Year Agreement A Cost-Saving Measure Related To Bankruptcy Proceedings

Passengers booking American Airlines regional flights primarily out of LAX and DFW are likely to find themselves on a plane operated by SkyWest under an agreement announced Wednesday. American said it made the move in an effort to save money as it works through bankruptcy proceedings.

Read More

Authorities Break Alcohol Theft Ring At JFK Airport

Catering Employees, Others Accused Of Stealing More Than 100,000 Individual Mini-Bottles

After a nine-month investigation, authorities have arrested 18 workers at JFK Airport in New York, NY, for allegedly stealing more than 100,000 mini-bottles of alcohol from LSG Sky Chefs. The company caters flights for American Airlines. The Port Authority Office of Inspector General had dubbed the investigation "Operation Last Call."

Read More

‘Fly Your Ideas’ Challenge Brings Innovation To Campus

Prize Winners Will Get A Week Of Learning With Top Airbus Innovators And €30,000

The biennial 'Fly Your Ideas' competition is once again challenging students worldwide to develop new ideas for a more sustainable aviation industry. This year, a win will mean not only a €30,000 ($38,715) cash prize. The successful team will also welcome experts from Airbus’ Innovation Cell onto their campus for a week of learning on what it takes to become a true aviation innovator.

Read More

Austria's InterSky Orders 2 ATR 72-600s

First ATRs To Fly In An Austrian Carrier's Livery

The Austrian carrier InterSky and the European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR have signed a contract at the ILA Berlin Airshow for the purchase of 2 ATR 72-600s, valued at some $47 million. The first of the 70-seat ATR 72-600s will be introduced in December this year, with the second one following in March 2013. These aircraft will become the first ATRs to be operated by an Austrian carrier.

Read More

Judge Approves American Airlines Contracts

Flight Attendants And Mechanics Will Get Equity Stake In The Airline

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane has approved six-year contracts between American Airlines and its flight attendants and mechanics unions which will give those groups an equity stake in the airline. Judge Lane said resolving the dispute in this way was "a wise thing to do."

Read More

FAA Decision On Commercial Flights At Paine Field May Come Friday

Two Regional Carriers Looking To Set Up Shop At Snohomish County Airport

The FAA has scheduled September 14 as the release date for its decision as to whether to allow commercial flights at Paine Field in Everett, WA. The airport is home to Boeing's main assembly plant, but has otherwise been traditionally considered a GA airport.

Read More

Advertisement




Advertisement

Advertisement

Podcasts

AeroTwitter

© 2007 - 2024 Web Development & Design by Pauli Systems, LC